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Encouraging news for anyone trying to housebreak a puppy.

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Where dogs are treated like royalty.

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Although England's Geoff Hurst booted four goals to lead the home team to victory, the real hero of the 1966 World Cup was an English pooch named Pickles.

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Here's what the "play bow" really means.

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They're at their most adorable when they need us the most.

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Man's best friend can sometimes be a little hard to recognize.

The Dog in Photography: 1839-Today is a thorough survey of the history of dog pics.

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Any dog can fight. But only one could help win the Great War.

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A well-groomed coat could make all the difference for these pups.

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In honor of National Puppy Day, here are 25 things everyone should know about these very good four-legged snuggle buddies.

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Fido and Fluffy deserve to be captured like the stars they are.

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Small amounts of pentobarbital were detected in Kibbles 'N Bits and Gravy Train products.

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Every year, billions of dollars in ancient artifacts and other cultural objects are looted and sold around the world. A new project is training dogs to sniff them out.

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It's time you started washing these bacteria traps.

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After years of dwindling popularity, the Queen’s favorite dog breed is making a comeback.

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No. 1: You won't catch it from Fido.

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Fido's gross behavior could have helped its wolf ancestors stay healthy.

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De-icing chemicals can cause more damage than you might expect.

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And when did Uga start showing up on the sidelines?

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They've been linked to nearly 70 illnesses, and 15 fatalities.